Kathleen Smith Larson

Profile Updated: April 7, 2014
Kathleen Smith
Residing In: Prior Lake, MN USA
Spouse/Partner: Larry V. Larson
Homepage: klarson@tccw.net
Career history: Retired Teacher
Children: Stacey (5-31-67) is married to Mitch Petersen...3 children
Savanna, Grayce, and Alex
Susan (10-17-69) More…is married to Erik Allen...3 children
Jackson, Brooks, and Lillian
Michael (7-7-73) is married to Kristin (Ganyo)...2 children
Carter and Campbell
Yes! Attending Reunion
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I graduated from St. Cloud State in 1964 with a degree in elementary education, but only taught for a few years until Stacey was born. Although a "stay at home" mom for many years, my life was fairly wrapped up in the field of education. I substitute taught; worked on school carnivals and spaghetti suppers; served on the school board in Pequot Lakes; and then "got serious"! I earned a degree in Special Education from St. Cloud State and a Master's Degree in Curriculum & Instruction from The University of St. Thomas; and taught Special Education from 1986 until June of 2008.
So far, I've written one book that was published a few years ago. It's titled "Dancing Crazy" and is written in a child's voice to help people of all ages understand Bipolar Depression. So far, the book's been well-received by those in the mental health field; and, hopefully, is reducing the stigma and fear associated with those who live with treated mental illness.
Although officially "retired", I'm still (happily) involved with kids several times a week--teaching confirmation at church, tutoring several middle schoolers in Spanish, helping the children of a few friends brush up on reading, writing, or math skills, or simply cheering on the tennis, hockey, and basketball fanatics in the family.

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Oct 07, 2023 at 7:53 AM

Happy Birthday Kathy.....missed you at the reunion !

Oct 07, 2023 at 3:33 AM
Oct 07, 2022 at 12:00 PM

Happy 39th Kathy....the cake looks good !

Oct 07, 2022 at 3:33 AM
Jul 03, 2022 at 8:52 AM
Oct 07, 2021 at 8:19 AM

Thats an awfully Big Cake !......aappy Birthday !

Oct 07, 2021 at 3:33 AM
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Jul 09, 2021 at 5:22 AM

Posted on: Jul 08, 2021 at 9:33 AM

Great to “hear” from you again. Iowa must be the “place to be”! My oldest grand-daughter (Savanna) and her husband (Caleb) are moving to Bettendorf in the next few weeks. He’s starting his career there and the whole family has mixed emotions. We’ll all miss the kids and their rescue dog (Thelma) but are happy for them at the same time!
Warm regards,
Kathy Smith Larson
Coincidences....you and our son share a birthday..

Oct 07, 2020 at 8:16 AM

Happy 39th Kathleen !

Oct 07, 2020 at 3:33 AM
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Aug 06, 2020 at 10:13 AM

Nicki was one of my best friends throughout high school.  We spent many hours drinking diet cokes at a little place near the Nile Theater "solving" world problems.  My sincere condolences to her children and siblings, Rhonda Lou and Kenton Dal.  

God speed,

Kathy (Smith) Larson

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Apr 29, 2020 at 8:57 PM
Oct 08, 2019 at 8:50 AM

Happy Birthday Kathleen !

Oct 07, 2019 at 3:34 AM
Oct 07, 2018 at 3:33 AM
Oct 07, 2017 at 3:33 AM
Nov 11, 2016 at 7:22 AM

Happy Birthday in advance, Sandy. I especially remember our helping write, produce, and act in our sixth grade play. I wish we had stayed in touch! Do you ever return to Minneapolis?

Oct 07, 2016 at 3:33 AM
Oct 07, 2015 at 3:33 AM
Feb 21, 2015 at 8:06 AM

I think of you so often. Growing up, you and Margie were the only people I knew who played tennis. Now I spent hours watching our grandchildren play. It's such a blessing to have them nearby.





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